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		<p><b><a href="https://erich.realtimerendering.com/minecraft/public/mineways/mineways.zip">Download Mineways 11.06 for Windows</a></b>. The full download includes eight converted resource packs (211 Mb), or <b><a href="https://erich.realtimerendering.com/minecraft/public/mineways/mineways_min.zip">download the Mineways minimal version</a></b>, which consists of just the program without any documentation, resource textures, scripting, etc. (3 Mb) - it may be all you need. You can also download individual files in the distribution from <a href="http://www.realtimerendering.com/erich/minecraft/public/mineways/files/">here</a>. Also available: <a href="MinewaysV1002_zh-cn.exe">Mineways 10.02 localized to Chinese</a> by Catmelon; <a href="https://github.com/Creeper553/Mineways_CNTrans">code repo here</a> Problems? <a href="downloads.html#windows">Get help here</a>.

		<p>Mineways lets you export your creations from <a href="https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition">Minecraft: Java Edition</a>, versions 1.19 and earlier, into 3D files you can use for making images, movies, or 3D prints. Are you using a <a href="https://minecraft.wiki/w/Bedrock_Edition">Bedrock Edition</a> of Minecraft? You can <b><a href="mineways.html#mcpe">convert your world</a></b> so that Mineways can read it. 
				
		<P><b>Quick start:</b> <a href="https://erich.realtimerendering.com/minecraft/public/mineways/mineways.zip">Download</a> and unzip the files somewhere, double-click mineways.exe, and watch a minute of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmsnE85GNV8&feature=youtu.be&t=21">this video</a> (then <a href="https://youtu.be/zaNBzOG6viY">this</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/Ds-cgn-42go">this</a>, and <a href="https://youtu.be/wU5YGGGHAGA">this</a> for advanced tips), or go to the <a href="downloads.html#instructions">quickstart page</a> for written instructions. To quickly view exported OBJ models, try <a href="http://www.realtimerendering.com/erich/minecraft/public/mineways/mineways.html#g3d">the custom G3D viewer</a> (it's also free). Look at the <a href="mineways.html">main documentation page</a> for detailed information about all features and options.

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		Want to run on the Mac? See <a href="downloads.html#mac">here</a>. Just here for the mapping? Consider getting <b><a href="https://github.com/mrkite/minutor/releases">Minutor</a></b> instead, it's much faster and full-featured. Linux? See <a href="downloads.html#linux">these instructions</a>. You should also try <b><a href="https://www.jmc2obj.net/">jmc2obj</a></b>, which is multi-platform and has a number of features Mineways doesn't - I won't be insulted if you find you like it better.
		
		<p><B>NEW! Physically based material export.</B> Mineways now <a href="textures.html#jgrtx">exports using photorealistic resource packs</a> to Pixar's USD format, which can be displayed in the free <a href="mineways.html#ovcreate">Omniverse USD Composer</a> program, <a href="mineways.html#houdini">Houdini</a>, <a href="mineways.html#c4d">Cinema 4D</a>, and others. Links: <a href="textures.html#candy">screen shot</a>, <a href="mineways.html#ovcreate">written tutorial</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/tBDGH5v40x8">video tutorial</a>, and <a href="textures.html">how-to guide</a>. Enjoy!

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		<b>Donations:</b> Mineways is free and <a href="https://github.com/erich666/Mineways">open source</a>. If you like it, please consider donating to <a href="https://www.givewell.org/">GiveWell</a> (just $7 pays to <a href="https://www.givewell.org/impact-estimates#Impact_metrics_for_GiveWells_top_charities">treat a child for malaria</a>) or <a href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/">your favorite charity</a>. Your donation can significantly improve or even save someone else's life.
		
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		<P>If you're wondering, Mineways is a hobby of mine, I don't make money on it (just the opposite). In <a href="http://makingsociety.com/2014/04/3d-printing-minecraft-interview-eric-haines-mineways/">this podcast</a> I talk about why I made it. Short version: for fun! My payoff is seeing what people do with Mineways, so please do <a href="contact.html">send me pictures</a> of 3D prints or renders or movies you make.</p>
		<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cnaptic/">Kids like Mineways</a>, too. We've done 2-hour workshops about 3D printing at <a href="http://partsandcrafts.org/">Parts &amp; Crafts</a> in Somerville, Mass. - <a href="https://erich.realtimerendering.com/minecraft/public/mineways/presentations/MinewaysPartsAndCrafts.pdf">here are the presentation slides</a>. I've also presented at Minecon 2016; <a href="http://www.realtimerendering.com/blog/minecon-2016-report/">here's my report</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ychNol3sCo8SJ6Rub3633oSxTejQnGZQsj6aolsnT1k">slides</a>, and <a href="https://youtu.be/3B8PJMOvCBc?t=1880">talk</a>.</p>
		
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			BTW, secret tip: click at the top of this page on the teapot and you'll cycle through all Mineways documentation pages.
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